Onessa Robertson, LICSW, LCSW

Onessa Robertson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of practice. She offers a warm, practical approach that helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns. Her style balances listening with straightforward tools so clients can begin small changes right away.

Onessa draws on several approaches to meet each person's needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tackle unhelpful thought patterns and build workable habits. She also incorporates Client-Centered principles to keep the work focused on each person's values and goals.

Her background includes work with people affected by sexual violence, post-traumatic stress, grief, and life transitions. She has experience in local and international settings and has supported individuals, couples, and families in professional and volunteer roles. That variety informs a flexible approach in sessions.

In practice she helps people gain insight, try new coping strategies, and make meaningful shifts in daily routines. Sessions often focus on clearer communication, managing overwhelming feelings, and rebuilding steady routines after loss or change. Onessa aims to be a steady witness while clients take steps toward their goals.

If someone is unsure where to begin, she encourages a simple first step of selecting therapy and completing a short matching questionnaire. From there she and the client set goals and plan work that fits the client’s life.

Approaches you can try online and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values. It can help when worry or avoidance get in the way of living the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful thinking and build healthier habits. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and reducing conflict, and it can be useful for people wanting better relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to figure out which methods match a person's needs, goals, and pace. Sessions often mix techniques so work stays relevant and workable for everyday life.

Confirm the session formats offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. Licensed professionals can guide practical steps to apply ACT, CBT, or Gottman ideas between sessions so progress continues during the week.